Senior Accountant - Range​/Amea

Job Information

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

This position is represented by the Anchorage Municipal Employee Association (AMEA) and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the Union.

Department:
Planning

Hours of Work:
Monday to Friday, 08:00-17:00

Location:

4700 Elmore Road

Employees who are hired or rehired to any position shall be placed at the entrance pay step, and advancement from the entrance step to the maximum step within a pay grade shall be by successive steps.

Remote work schedule opportunities (telecommuting) may be considered after successful completion of probation, at the discretion of management and with the approval of the department head. Not all positions are eligible for remote work (telecommuting) per P&P 40-40.

To be considered for employment, candidates must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.

Under the direction of the MPO (Metropolitan Planning Organization) Coordinator this position serves as the primary accounting professional with direct responsibility to provide complete and accurate professional grant accounting and financial support including reports and records for the FHWA (Federal Highway Administration) AMATS grant program (Anchorage Metropolitan Area Transportation Solutions), and Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) state pass-thru grants. Assists in the development and maintenance of internal record keeping and accounting controls.

Provides financial control through the coordination and processing of accounts payables/receivables, purchase requisitions, vouchers, journal entries, budget transfers, and other financial transactions for AMATS. Verifies funds for expenditures ensuring compliance with all federal and state grant requirements. Prepares and/or assists with the preparation and review of contracts, contract amendments, RFP's (Request for Proposals), and other purchasing related documents. Develops and completes DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) forms for FHWA funding and serves as lead for compliance with all federal procurement requirements.

Primary contact for internal/external grant audits. Other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related discipline and two (2) years of professional accounting, payroll, or similar work experience.

OR

A certificate as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and two (2) years of professional accounting, payroll, or similar work experience.

OR

Associate's degree in Accounting or a related discipline and four (4) years of professional accounting, payroll, or similar work experience.

OR

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and six (6) years of professional accounting, payroll, or similar work experience.

Employment is conditional based on a satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history.

Preference will be given to Anchorage Municipal Employees Association (AMEA) employees. AMEA employees who are successful in the screening process will be forwarded to the department for consideration prior to any non-AMEA candidates.

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If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted Background Check. A Background Check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.

Military Service Interview Preference

Veterans who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs, recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge.

The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows the full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of…